Soundbites from the Black Joy & Justice track of the 2018 Words and Music Festival in New Orleans, LA. This programming was made possible by PEN America, a sponsor of the Black Joy & Justice track of the 2018 Words and Music Festival in New Orleans, LA. Words and Music was directed by One Book One New Orleans, and the Black Joy & Justice track was curated by Kelly Harris.
- NOLA Black Journalists Talk Race, Fake News & Surviving the Industry - David Baker moderates a lunchtime panel of local African American media memb...
Charmel Gaulden—Vice President of Public Safety Grants with Baptist Community Ministries— moderates a panel discussion with Dr. Jerry Ward, Susannah R...
A night of poetry dedicated to Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul . Hosted by Peteh Muhammad, featuring poets Dr. Jerry Ward (2:40), Ayanna Molina (10:40)...
Kelsey Reynolds, Program Manager at 826, introduces the group of four young writers from 826, who read and discuss their work. This is part 1 of the l...
DJ Soul Sister talks to Poet Kelly Harris about her journey as a DJ, grad student, desire to be a music writer, and —of course— music! This programmin...
Maurice Ruffin discusses his debut book "We Cast a Shadow" with poet Kelly Harris. This programming was made possible by PEN America, a sponsor of the...